ASUU Threatens To Resume Strike Over FG Failure To Implement Agreements

University lecturers could go on another strike after the federal government failed to implement agreements reached to suspend a strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union’s chairman…

Anambra Community offers land to Unizik, free of charge

Umueje community in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State has offered a portion of its land to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, free of charge. The Traditional ruler…

Education remains top priority, says Buhari

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said improving the quality of education will continue to be his regime’s priority. He said this when he received the proprietress, principal…

Jonathan Appointed ISCP-Africa Chairman, Chancellor Of Cavendish University

A former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has been appointed as Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace (ISCP)-Africa. This was disclosed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in…

Two Days After Deadline, UNIBEN Yet To Conclude Report On Student Who Wore ‘Aggressive Malpractice Brought Me This Far’ T-Shirt

Authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State are yet to submit the result of their findings in the alleged case of malpractice against a graduating Microbiology student of…

NECO gets new substantive registrar, Professor Wushishi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO). A letter dated July 16, 2021, with reference No:…

2021 WASSCE: WAEC concludes arrangements as 1.6m candidates register

No fewer than 1.6 million candidates are expected to participate in this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled to begin on Aug. 16. The Head of National…

Govs have hijacked appointment of VCs for Federal varsities ― FG

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has revealed how some state governors have hijacked the process of appointment of Vice-Chancellors for Federal Universities because of his lack of interest…

Commotion as UNILAG students vacate hostels

Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday vacated the halls of residence in deference to the directive of the school management. Our correspondents observed most of the students…

Senate To Amend JAMB Act, Wants Only Candidates Above 16 In University

The Senate Committee on Basic Education, on Tuesday, said it will pursue the amendment of the law establishing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,( JAMB), to enable it to limit…

IMOPOLY staff kick as senior, junior lecturers earn same salary

Members of staff of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in Ohaji/Egbema council area of the state, have expressed displeasure over what they termed “improper placement of salaries” by the authorities of…

UNIZIK students protest fee hike

Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state on Monday protested alleged increase in tuition by the university authorities. The students, who marched round the school environment with placards, also…

FUTO, NANS join hands to eradicate cultism

The National Association of Nigerian Students and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, have said that they would work together to end social vices on campus. NANS National Publicity Secretary,Victor…

EXTRA: Akwa Ibom bans pupils older than 12 years from admission into secondary schools

To in schools, Governor Udom Emmanuel has banned schoolchildren older than 12 years old from being admitted into secondary schools in Akwa Ibom. The directive is contained in a statement…

19-year-old emerges best graduating student at Anchor University

Mary Enakireru, a 19-year-old student of Anchor University Lagos, has emerged the best graduating student for the 2019/2020 class at the institution’s maiden convocation. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof.…